Peg’s Blog
Food & lifestyle ideas to keep you healthy
Why Plant Based Foods Are Good for You
Top 10 Reasons Vegetables Are Good for You
they are the major source of minerals that you cannot get from animal foods
they provide antioxidants that guard against early aging, cancer, heart disease and diabetes
they provide digestive fiber that supports the digestive system and bowel regularity
they are quite low in calories as compared with other foods
there are more than 100 vegetables to choose from
because of the fiber in them, they keep you feeling full
they provide a variety of flavors for the palate, including sweet, salty, sour, pungent and bitter
they are very inexpensive
they are one of the best foods for weight loss
they are part of a healthy diet plan
Food Trends for 2020
Top 10 For Trends for 2020 include some preferred food choices, a couple of gimmicks and some lifestyle trends. Read about them here.
Plant based Burgers - Are They a Part of a Healthy Diet Plan?
Plant based burgers are a fast growing item in grocery stores and restaurants. Learn what is inside these products and make an informed choice before you buy.
Holiday Eating Tips from Wellness and You
Holiday eating done mindfully with tips from Wellness and You
Are You Bloated?
We’ve all had those moments when we feel like a roly poly doll, filled with air (horrors - gas) and we’re very uncomfortable. There are various causes of this phenomenon, and most are preventable. They just may take some detective work on your part to get to the bottom of it.
Prana Brush for Skin Brushing.
Skin brushing yields many benefits for the skin and for overall health.
Autumn Cleanse Results for a First Timer and Others
While there are Cleanses that advocate extreme measures, here at Wellness and You we believe a week of self care with food and personal care reaps powerful results. We run a Cleanse three times yearly -a Post Holiday Cleanse, a Spring Cleanse and an Autumn Cleanse.
Sunday Morning Breakfast | Best Way to Lose Weight
What’s the best way to lose weight? Have a healthy breakfast after intermittent fasting. That means no eating for at least 12 hours. If you have breakfast at 7 am, stop eating all food by 7 pm the night before.
